The first British case of AIDS was diagnosed at the end of 1981. Just over three years later, in March 1985, testing for HIV was introduced and 2,935 positive diagnoses were recorded within the first six months. Even at that … Continue reading →
I have posted previously about the politics of drag and how my views changed immensely during the 80s. One of the factors in changing my opinion was the huge amount of support by drag performers for HIV/AIDS organisations and people … Continue reading →
On July 4th, 1982, Terry Higgins died from AIDS – or GRID (Gay Related Immune Deficiency) as it was known at that time. As one of the first people to contract the illness in the UK, his experience – and … Continue reading →
On 4th July 1982 Terry Higgins died from AIDS; he was one of the first people to die from the disease in the UK . His friends were so appalled at the poor treatment he received during his illness they … Continue reading →